Gio Coleman couldn't help but size up Noah Reyes from head to toe once again, chuckling as he responded, "Your woman? What makes you think Adele is your woman?" Seeing that Adele had gotten out of the car, Gio Coleman didn't want to confront Noah Reyes any longer and said with a faint smile, "Sorry, I'm going inside." After that, he walked into the company, cradling the bouquet and looking both delighted and smug, ignoring Noah Reyes's darkening handso face.
Gio Coleman had heard Adele's instructions to the security guards, as had the imposing man before him, who exuded an aura of coldness mixed with nobility.
Adele had allowed him inside and barred this man from entering. No matter who this man was, in Adele's eyes, he, Gio Coleman, was the good guy who could get close to her at any ti. As for this other man, sorry, he'd better stay as far away as possible!
Noah Reyes was about to explode with anger. Apart from Glades Horne and Hansen Ruiz, no one had ever dared treat him like this! His rival was blatantly ignoring him, putting on a delighted and smug face right in front of him!
He strode quickly to catch up with Gio Coleman, determined to stop him. If Adele wouldn't let him in, then his rival wasn't getting in either!
Gio Coleman, as if anticipating his move, ran into the Huayi Company. Chasing after Adele, he entered the Office Building, calling out to her.
Chasing his woman so arrogantly, right in front of him! Did that damned rival not know how the word 'death' was written?
His rival had gone in, holding flowers, looking so pleased and smug. How could he just stand guard at the door? Without a second thought, Noah Reyes strode toward the entrance.
"I'm sorry, sir, but you can't go in during working hours!" The security guard, following Adele's instructions, imdiately stopped Noah Reyes from entering.
"Get lost!" With one large hand, Noah Reyes grabbed the young security guard, who was 170 centiters tall, lifted him like a rock, and threw him aside. The guard landed on the ground, accidentally twisting his arm and crying out in pain.
The other security guards imdiately rushed out, forcibly stopping Noah Reyes. Noah Reyes swung his fist and ruthlessly punched one of the guards.
Adele, who was about to enter the Office Building, heard the commotion. She turned around, her eyes widening in shock. This man is from the Mafia Society through and through! He's actually hitting people!
Gio Coleman was also stunned. His rival was formidable! Such presence, such dominance, such nobility—and, apparently, a violent streak too. Had he been the one to anger him? If he had run a bit slower, would that powerful fist have swung at him instead?
Adele ca to her senses and imdiately called the police.
Soon the police officers arrived and took Noah Reyes away. It was only after drawing their guns that they could escort him out.
Poor Noah Reyes. On his first day of pursuing his wife, he encountered his rival. The rival went delightfully into the company with his future bride, while he, enraged, hit soone and was forcibly taken away by the police.
Of course, the police couldn't keep him detained. Although he had used violence, the security guards were not seriously injured. He would only have to pay for so dical expenses, and no case would be filed against him. He left the Police Station quickly, but his feelings of bitterness and anger were not so easily dispelled.
The black rcedes drove slowly along the highway. Julia was in the driver's seat, and while driving, she occasionally asked the old lady seated in the back, "Grandma, would you like to listen to so music?"
The old lady leaned against the car window, her aged eyes half-closed as she gazed at the passing streetscape. She could see everything outside the car, but those outside couldn't see what was happening inside.
Looking at the streets, which were familiar yet tinged with a sense of unfamiliarity, the old lady realized she hadn't been out in a very long ti.
A lot had happened recently, and Julia was busy, so no one had taken her out.
So many years had passed, and everyone had changed. But no matter how much they changed, apart from Glades and his wife being the most filial to her, the care from others still felt lacking in thoughtfulness. Thankfully, there were now a few children at ho to keep her company.
Hearing Julia's caring words, the old lady smiled gently and replied warmly, "Grandma doesn't want to listen to music. I'd prefer opera, which you probably don't have in your car." The things her generation enjoyed were so different from what Julia's generation preferred.
Julia smiled and said, "Grandma, what kind of opera do you like? Maybe we can go buy so later, would that be good?"
"No need, shopping is tiring. Grandma just wants to sleep," the old lady said with a kind smile. Then, as if a thought had struck her, she added, "Julia, did you take what Grandma said earlier to heart?"
Thinking she was referring to Adele's happiness, Julia answered, "Don't worry, Grandma. Even if you hadn't ntioned it, Glades and I wouldn't just stand by if Noah Reyes dares to bully Adele and her child. We'll fight to protect them, even if we're not strong enough. But I still feel that Noah Reyes treats Adele in a very special way; he probably has feelings for her."
A man with such an impressive status and handso appearance would only treat a woman that specially for one reason: he loved her. Although Noah Reyes and Adele's situation was quite dramatic, like sothing out of a novel, matters of love are indeed hard to define or explain.
The old lady chuckled. "Grandma knows you protect Adele. Adele must have accumulated good karma in a past life to have you as a sister-in-law. Take Ruby, for example. I'm not saying your sister is bad, but Ruby doesn't care for Adele as much as you do. At most, they appear harmonious on the surface but don't share a deep connection." Despite her failing health, the old lady still had a keen eye for judging people.
Julia laughed but did not reply. Adele had slapped her sister back then. Now Ruby was married into the Horne Family, becoming Adele's sister-in-law, so Adele felt guilty and embarrassed. Even if they appeared harmonious on the surface, there was still an underlying awkwardness in her heart. As for her sister, Ruby, Adele's past rudeness had also left a shadow in her heart, making it impossible for them to truly get along. Besides, her sister was so busy with company affairs and looking after her children—often taking the kids to the military base to visit Marcel—that her schedule was packed. She claid to have no ti even to chat with Julia, her own sister, let alone ddle in Adele's affairs. Adele wasn't the sa person she used to be anyway, and Ruby trusted that Adele could handle her own issues.
"But Julia, what Grandma is talking about is not that matter."
"Oh? Then what matter are you referring to?" Julia thought for a mont about what the old lady had said before they left the house. "Is it about Mom and Dad's divorce?"
"No, their issues..." The old lady sighed. "Like Glades said, let them handle it themselves. We're powerless in this. Although Grandma really doesn't want them to divorce, from a woman's perspective, I realize I was wrong. I forced your mother-in-law to stay with the Horne Family for so many years, and for her, it was a form of torture. What I was referring to is you having a second child."
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